Over the past 2 years, real estate in Spain has gained huge popularity among Russian buyers of foreign real estate. Many reasons contributed to this, as well as the significant advantages of Spain as a country for buying real estate, compared to other countries. One of the most important, of course, are affordable prices, significantly reduced during the crisis. At the same time, foreign citizens can buy both an apartment and a villa in Spain.
House, apartment or villa in Spain?
There are no restrictions for foreign buyers when buying a house or a land plot in Spain, which is the basis of property rights in this wonderful country. At the same time, prices for private homes in Spain have decreased as well as for other real estate. Right now, buyers have the opportunity to buy a house here at the price of an apartment! So, for example, instead of a spacious apartment with 2 bedrooms by the sea, you can buy a separate two-storey house with an area of 100 sq.m. with a plot of 300 sq.m. in a five-minute drive from the beaches. Just imagine what a wide choice magnificent Spain provides us with.
In order to make the right decision, let's look at the advantages and features of owning an apartment and a house in Spain.
Features of owning a house and apartment in Spain
Basically, those buyers who want to buy an apartment in Spain, buy it for a short-term summer vacation. They, as a rule, do not plan to live in Spain permanently and are considering buying for the purpose of recreation and subsequent rental of an apartment in their absence. If the apartment is located in a popular resort town, where many tourists come, then it can be easily rented out for short-term rent. At the expense of rental income, you can compensate for the costs of maintaining an apartment, as well as replenish the family budget a little.
For a short time of their vacation, those who want to buy an apartment want to get the maximum convenience from the location, the pleasure of a beach holiday and the ease of cleaning their homes in Spain. Parents who send their children on vacation with their grandparents will worry less, knowing that cute neighbors live in the stairwell, there is a concierge in the house, and a pharmacy and a polyclinic are located nearby.Their own parents will not have to rent a car, take a taxi to the nearest supermarket, look for a good restaurant for a long time for dinner. All this can be avoided if you buy an apartment near the sea in a city with a developed resort infrastructure and convenient transport links.
Most of the apartments are located in gated residential complexes, which have their own security system, and sometimes video surveillance cameras, which provides a high level of security. This is an important factor if the owner does not plan to appear in his apartment often. In this case, the undoubted convenience is also that the owner can not worry about maintaining cleanliness on the territory of the complex. The monthly utility fee ensures the cleanliness of the pool and walking paths, care of plants and flowers, cleaning of entrances and stairwells. You just arrive at the time that is convenient for you, and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of rest and celebration, without thinking about the little things.
Some buyers want to buy a property near the sea and with a panoramic view of it. If this combination of characteristics is fundamental, and the budget is not large, then it is definitely worth buying an apartment in Spain. The fact is that most of the houses are located far from the sea, and those houses that are located near the sea differ markedly in price and sometimes do not always have the expected appearance due to the specifics of the local landscape. At the same time, there are many apartments on the Spanish real estate market that can boast beautiful sea views and walking distance to the beach.
Thus, buying an apartment in Spain, you can count on a developed resort infrastructure, proximity to beaches, panoramic sea views, easy maintenance, convenience and safety.
House in Spain
Buyers planning to buy a house in Spain, first of all, are guided by the desire to have their own plot where they can cook and dine outdoors, sleep on the couch, play with their dogs in the yard. Living permanently in an apartment, people get tired of the enclosed space and the urban atmosphere and that is why they prefer a private house. At the same time, half of the buyers who plan to buy a house in Spain already have a cottage or a plot in Russia and cannot imagine their vacation without a green lawn, garden swings and flowerbeds. A separate house with a private plot in Spain fulfills these desires. If the buyer is ready to invest more money to realize his dream, then you can think about buying a villa in Spain with a large plot and a private pool.
Houses and villas in Spain
Despite the lack of clear definitions, the concept of "villa" is slightly different from a house. The villa usually has a plot of 500 sq.m. with a garden, more spacious rooms and a private pool. That is, we can say that the villa is an elite class house in Spain.
Owners of houses and villas in Spain, in addition to a private plot, especially appreciate their privacy and privacy. They feel comfortable away from busy cities and are ready to drive 5 minutes to the nearest store. It is not difficult for them to come by car to the nearest beach, and in the evening get out to their favorite restaurant a couple of kilometers from home. But in their home they can retire and enjoy peace and quiet.
If you plan to permanently reside in Spain, then be sure to think about buying a house here. This is an ideal option for those who appreciate privacy, a sense of freedom and independence, fresh air and nature. Nevertheless, even if you want to buy a house for a seasonal holiday in Spain, then in this case you will be able to successfully rent a house. Beautiful comfortable houses and villas are also in high demand on the market. A lot of tourists prefer a relaxing holiday in a big house, because they like to relax in large companies, explore towns, coasts and go swimming on different beaches. For these purposes, a holiday in the villa will leave the best impressions.
The comfort of living in your private home will cost more than in an apartment when it comes to running costs. Despite the fact that many homeowners do not pay utilities for the maintenance of a residential complex, other running costs for a house are usually higher than the cost of an apartment. And instead of utility payments, it will be necessary to clean the pool, take care of the garden and the house territory. And yet, for many home owners, this is just a trifle compared to the comfort of living in their own home surrounded by nature.
And yet, to decide to buy an apartment or a house in Spain, you need to listen not only to the advice of professionals and happy owners, but also to your feelings. After all, everyone has their own idea of the ideal place under the gentle Spanish sun.
